
Flags at all district buildings will fly at half-staff today in honor of Patriot Day. #202proud

#MondayMotivation #202proud


District 202 English Learner (EL) teachers kicked off the 2025–26 school year with a powerful professional development session featuring Illinois State Board of Education Teacher of the Year, Victor Gomez. Victor inspired our educators by sharing his motivational journey as they begin the year in full swing.



Plainfield District 202 partners with Joliet Junior College to provide English as a Second Language (ESL) adult classes for our families. Our first night of the semester was a success with more than 30 families in attendance. #202proud


Enjoy your holiday! District offices and schools are closed today. #202proud


Check out this week's Education Partners newsletter: https://psd202.edurooms.com/engage/education-partners/newsletters/education-partners-for-08-29-2025


Flags at all District 202 buildings will fly at half-staff through sunset Sunday out of respect for the victims of the school shooting in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

Members of the Plainfield High School-Central Campus National Honor Society attended the Board of Education meeting on August 6. That was before the school year started! #202proud #gettingahead


🍎Welcome Back, District 202!🍎
The hallways are buzzing, the classrooms are ready, and a brand-new chapter begins.
Here’s to a year filled with learning, laughter, and endless possibilities.
Let’s make 2025-26 our best year yet! #202proud
The hallways are buzzing, the classrooms are ready, and a brand-new chapter begins.
Here’s to a year filled with learning, laughter, and endless possibilities.
Let’s make 2025-26 our best year yet! #202proud







Welcome new teachers! We look forward to a great school year! #202proud




Come down to Plainfield High School-Central Campus for our Back to school fair until 1 pm



A BIG THANK YOU to Cooper's Hawk restaurant and winery in Plainfield for hosting a back-to-school supply drive for our students. Also, thanks to First Student for providing a school bus to stuff. #202proud



Thank you to the District 202 high school students who helped organize clothing and school supplies on Friday for the Back to School Care Closet event on August 2. We appreciate YOU! #202proud









A big THANK YOU to the Plainfield Women of the Moose organization that hosted its annual Fill the Bus campaign to donate school supplies for our students! #202proud





Thank you to our community partner TR Miller Heating, Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical for helping District 202 students start the school year strong! 🍎
For every HVAC system they install this August, TR Miller is donating a backpack filled with supplies and essentials to a student in need.
We’re grateful for their support!
For every HVAC system they install this August, TR Miller is donating a backpack filled with supplies and essentials to a student in need.
We’re grateful for their support!


#MondayMotivation #202proud


Fourth and fifth-grade Extended School Year students built paper airplanes after reading the book "Going Places" by Peter Reynolds. Students received a digital copy of a book that included videos demonstrating how to create various types of paper airplanes. They tried them out, and made a video reflection at the end. The activity touched on perseverance, not giving up, and being creative. #202proud






🚒🔥 Second and third graders in Abigail Wakeley’s Extended School Year class got a hands-on lesson in fire safety last week with a special visit from the Joliet Fire Department. Thanks to our local heroes for helping our students stay safe and prepared. #202proud #communitypartners #firesafety











Sixth graders in Shannon Derby's Extended School Year class visited Anne Twist's ESY students, and they practiced social skills and coping skills with help from facility dog Royal. Royal calls Ira Jones Middle School home during the school year. #202proud



Extended School Year elementary school students enjoy the Fourth of July by creating their own firework decorations. #202proud








